RT G: S.Rajaratnam School of International Studies

Nuclear Safety and Security: Powering Nuclear Governance in East Asia

ORGANISER

S.Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS)

DATE

27 October 2017

TIME

09:00 AM - 12:00 PM

VENUE

Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands Singapore

URL

The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident revealed human, organisational and cultural challenges to enhancing nuclear safety. The risks associated with nuclear energy do not necessarily originate from the technology itself, but also from mindsets and behaviours of those involved in the operation and regulation of nuclear energy facilities. There remains a need to strengthen nuclear energy governance in East Asia to identify challenges facing the development of nuclear safety and security.

The Roundtable will address key challenges faced by newcomer countries in Southeast Asia and the lessons learnt from the experience of Northeast Asian countries with nuclear power. It will also examine critical infrastructure issues - such as legislative and regulatory frameworks and human resource development - that need to be addressed by both potential nuclear newcomers and East Asian countries with nuclear power to improve the safe and secure management of nuclear energy.

Overall, roundtable speakers will highlight recent advances and future developments for nuclear safety and security in East Asia. The roles of regional networks, regulators, the nuclear industry, civil society and academic institutions are important for the future of the region’s nuclear governance.

Program Details

Time

Programme

8:30am – 9:00am

Registration

9:00am – 9:05am

Welcome Remarks

Ambassador Ong Keng Yong Executive Deputy Chairman, RSIS

9:05am – 9:25am

Presentation Perspective from Thailand and the role of ASEAN Network of Regulatory Bodies on Atomic Energy